Neal Ganser

Neal Ganser was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1969 to 1976. He earned a high school diploma from Edgewood High School. His career experience includes working as a business owner and president. He has been affiliated with ZoeCare Clinic.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

MT National Guard Veteran, Businessman (CEO), Building Science Expert, Married to Jean, Father of five grown offspring, Bozeman Resident since 1974. Currently own and manage commercial and industrial properties in Montana. Human Rights Advocate.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

LIFE - the most fundamental human rightAffordability - comprehensive state budget reportingGet government under control

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitutional Amendment to remove the Initiative process from the 1972 MT Constitution

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Interest in the public good without burdening the productive people in the state

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Understand the implications of proposed legislation and vote on freedom principals

What legacy would you like to leave?

Successful, stable adult offspring

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishes at a community church - 6 years

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Dealing with governments that do not follow the laws

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

controlling outrageous property taxes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

In some circumstances

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Montana Conservative Alliance

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

John F Kennedy voted in as President of the U. S..

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Neal is a local businessman best known for the development of the CORBOND spray foam Insulation System that has been successfully marketed across the U S, Canada, and a bit overseas. The CORBOND manufacturing plant, in Belgrade, is currently operated by JohnsManville(JM). He ran for State House in 2016 in a predominately Dem district and garnered the largest vote count for a Republican ever in that district. A resident of Bozeman since 1974, he with his wife Jean have raised a family of 5 children here. Neal is a veteran of the Montana Army National Guard, was educated in architecture and has a long career in building construction and commercial property management, ‘the real world’ as it is often called. Neal is a knowledgeable and experienced candidate, well suited to represent Montana Senate District 33.

More dollars in your own control: Does the government really spend your money more wisely than you?

I support the freedom and tools that foster a flourishing free enterprise system, and appropriate deregulation and tax reform to lower barriers to entry and growth. I will decrease your taxes at every opportunity. Hard earned money is put to best use by those who earned it. The economy grows when earners have more to spend, save and invest.More decisions in your own hands:

I believe in individual liberty, self-governance and rights of property. Real economic and job growth requires vibrant private sector businesses. What we earn for our labors is the basis of a free, prosperous and responsible people. Foster and protect these rights along with strong families and the future is assured. The first of all natural, God given rights, is LIFE itself.Building a future for Montanans:

I believe our incredible Montana natural resources, including state and national parks, can and should be protected so that they delight us and future generations. Balanced energy conservation is an issue that requires numerous approaches, including generation by conservation, an approach I have fostered my entire career in building insulation. The intermittent availability of renewables absolutely requires that we maintain our fossil fuel and Hydro power generation capacity. Wind and solar are introducing a set of problems of their own. Montana natural-resource industries are led by real people and need encouragement to continue responsible resource development by in-state companies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The absolute right to LIFE as presented in our 1776 Declaration of Independence. No 'right to privacy' can trump the right to life because there are two persons involved in a pregnancy, mother and child. The State has a compelling interest in, and a responsibility for protecting all human life, as is illustrated by our many laws and licensing related to medicine, or our may traffic laws for safety on our roads.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father Hugh Ganser. An example of a man who loved his wife and children (8) and di what he had to do to provide a good life for them.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Politics of Guilt and Pity - Rushdooney

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An unalterable belief in the principals of our founding Declaration, the efficacy of our U.S. Constitution, the free enterprise system and our ability and responsibility to govern our personal selves and our own affairs.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Straight forward, get it done kind of person.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Occupy the chair, support legislation that maintains proper societal structures and stop legislation that does not.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lived well, loved his wife and children and did what needed to be done in his time.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Witnessed a political debate between John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon at Madison Wisconsin in 1959. Was 8 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher at our church gatherings starting at 10 yrs old. Lasted 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Huckleberry Finn. A real adventure.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

none

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

n/a

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

n/a

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

It is encoded in law. It does not hurt if both branches are doing the their best for the people and not just the power.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Management of natural resources and extraction, codifying the right to life and the right to work.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

May be beneficial if they are on the right track. It's more beneficial if they have real world experience contending with all the vagaries of life, family, business development , all of which seem to involve contending with government.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Wouldn't it make it easier to accomplish goals for the people if there is a bit of cooperation.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Montana Senator Gordan Vance (deceased)

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The numerous stories of property tax poverty and the driving of local people out of their own houses - lives spent paying off a mortgage only to be driven out by government. It is plunder of great magnitude.

Tell us your favorite joke.

none

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Oversee.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

LIFE at conception act. School board and levy elections on November ballots.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

To be announced

What committees interest you?

Judiciary, Energy, Natural Resources,

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Complete transparency of all government functions is a must.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Get rid of it. This smacks of pure democracy which always leads to the tyranny of a majority. In todays world, it is often used by special interests with big money, even from out of state, to get things that would never pass the representative legislature. This is in contradiction to the requirements of our U.S. Constitution and the Louisiana Purchase, both of which require a republican form of government. The ballot initiative process was put in place by Democrats in the 1972 Montana Constitution for the very reason of bypassing the republican, representative process. It bypasses public legislative hearings and debate.

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